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  • News: New Cuba Cruise Line launches in Europe

    Now Europeans can access the newly-launched Cuba Cruise breaking new ground with its circumnavigation of Cuba. Finally Cuba’s fascinating but otherwise hard to achieve ports are accessible to all. Each cruise includes the chance to go to world famous beaches, six UNESCO world heritage sites and 4 National Parks & Preserves, in addition in-depth exploration of Cuba’s dynamic culture. The experience offers the correct qualities of boating and all-inclusive getaways combined with a Cuba that few people see.

    Cuba Cruise will make its European debut during ITB, the world’s largest travel show, from March 6 – 10, 2013 in Berlin, Germany.

    Prices start at EU€437 double occupancy for a seven-night cruise. The approaching season will run from December 16, 2013 to March 31, 2014 with a complete of 15 departures.

    “It is exciting to supply something truly unique to the travel market, and Cuba Cruise is unquestionably the best offering of its kind,” said Cuba Cruise President Dugald Wells. “We provide the correct of both worlds to our guests – a top-notch all inclusive cruise experience and the kind of in-the-know exploration of Cuba’s remarkable sights, sounds, flavours and history that is usually reserved for locals only.”

    Your Cuba, Accessible & Authentic

    The line’s launch diversifies traditional Cuban travel options to provide access to the true, authentic Cuba, encouraging guests to “find your Cuba” beyond busy beaches and high-occupancy hotels.

    Easy To Reach with Havana & Montego Bay Embarkation Ports

    Cuba Cruise’s 480 stateroom, 25,611 tonne ship Louis Cristal will circumnavigate Cuba with cruises departing from the exciting and vibrant city of Havana. There will also be cruises departing from Montego Bay in Jamaica making the experience even easier to access. The 7-night cruise will call at six unique ports, offering opportunities to visit Cuba’s fabled colonial cities where time stands still, wilderness nature preserves unseen by nearly all visitors before now, and of course, some of the most beautiful beaches in all the world.

    Quality Imported Food Meets Cuban Entertainment

    Each cruise will feature the company’s signatures of impeccable service and delicious meals served onboard. All dining aboard Cuba Cruise will feature quality imported produce (mainly from Canada), beef and other food products and specialty Cuban dishes.

    Cruises will feature a first-rate entertainment program of Cuban music and dance by local Cuban performers.

    Cruise Line Veteran as CEO, and Award-Winning Partners Louis Cruises

    Cuba Cruise is in steady hands with President Dugald Wells at the helm, a 20-year veteran of the cruise industry. Having been honoured in 2006 by the U.S. influential publication, Travel + Leisure Magazine, as one of the Top 35 Innovators in travel today, Dugald is uniquely qualified to bring Cuba Cruise to the market. With ownership partner Louis Cruises, an industry leader with 25 years of experience in cruising and 78 years of award winning history in tourism, Cuba Cruise is sure to see success within the years to come.

    The Louis Cristal

    The Louis Cristal is a modern cruise ship with a unique yacht-like modern design and a cruising speed of 18 knots. It features an array of amenities with the entire comforts expected of today’s contemporary vessels, including spacious staterooms and suites (some with balconies, and every one equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, telephone, hairdryer & TV), elegant lounges and restaurants, casino and open promenades. The ship also features modern communication facilities including a web-based corner, WiFi and roaming GSM cellular phone service.

    Cruises are fully commissionable to Travel Agents at 12%, with land excursions and beverage package commissionable at 8%.

    The company anticipates that easily accessible air, land and sea packages will soon be available through major European air charter tour operators, with flights departing from most principal European gateways.

  • IHIF: International Hotel Investment Forum returns to Berlin

    Delegates have begun arriving on the International Hotel Investment Forum, this year hosted by the InterContinental Hotel Berlin.

    Returning for its 16th year, leading delegates from the hospitality sector were welcomed to the development by Kerry Gumas, chief executive, Questex Media Group, and Jonathan Worsley, chairman, Bench Events.

    The conference programme this year includes interviews with leading hoteliers, forecasts from top economists, and panel discussions at the latest developments, trends and best practice inside the hotel and investment industry.


    Kerry Gumas, chief executive, Questex Media Group, left, joins Bench chairman Worlsey on stage

    Also at the agenda are more than a few inspirational keynote speakers, with greater than 180 scheduled to seem over the 3-day event, all leaders of their field, making for a fascinating and various programme.

    They will address the 1,924 delegates expected to wait event, whom have travelled from 71 countries. 

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    Jumeirah chief executive Gerald Lawless, left, debates with Leading Hotels of the area president Ted Teng during IHIF 2013

    More information regarding the development at the official website.

  • News: Ibis launches sleep art app

    Ibis may be the first economy hotel chain to present an entertainment app, employing sound and motion sensors to sketch and draw movements and sounds while people sleep to show the ‘art of sleep’.

    The Sleep Art app confirms ibis’ commitment to a contented sleep and embellishing experience of all sleepers. Merging digital functionality and design the app will include a menu screen giving guests the chance to either start generating art from the instant they fall asleep or learn more in regards to the Sleep Art project. It’ll also include an alarm function to wake the user up at a well-liked time, synced to the completion in their own piece of art. completed guests will then be capable of either email their artwork or post to Facebook and share through social media.

    Commenting at the launch of Sleep Art, Thomas Dubaere Managing Director for Accor UK & Ireland says, “Since the launch of the revolutionary Sweet Bed™ by ibis last year we’ve continually invested in research and new technology to ensure our guests a cheerful sleep and challenge and exceed the expectancies of consumers within the economy sector. The Sleep Art app will enable any member of the general public, including our guests, to interact with the ibis offer on an inventive in addition to a functional platform and position ibis as pioneers inside the economy hotel sector not just as sleep experts but in addition as digital innovators.”

    Recent research revealed that 70% of guests rank a snug bed because the single predominant factor when choosing an economy hotel. The ibis Sleep Art app is the following phase in improving the sleep experience for all and is on the market to download without spending a dime from the App store now.

  • Grenada: the spice of the Caribbean

    From its position on the far southern tip of the Windward Islands chain, Grenada offers visitors a particular, off-the-beaten path experience in addition to a mix of activities, attractions, and historic sites which are hard to locate in another port of call.

    The Grenada experience begins when a cruise ship pulls into port and passengers get their first glimpse of the Caribbean’s most pretty natural harbor, that is accented by the colourful red and orange rooftops of the island’s 300-year old capital, St. George’s. The Port of St. George’s can accommodate large cruise ships, ready to berth as much as two vessels simultaneously on the Melville Street Cruise Terminal. a 3rd vessel can berth on the northern end of the foremost quay, and a fourth can anchor within the outer harbor, with passengers brought ashore in tenders. Located at the downtown waterfront of the capital, the Port provides excellent bus and taxi transfer of passengers to waiting tours.

    Passengers can walk in the course of the Sendall Tunnel to go into the center of St. George’s, a city overflowing with history and architectural treasures. Stroll along the famous Carenage, the oldest and most picturesque portion of St. George’s, and consider the Christ of the Deep statue. Exploring the quaint cobblestone alleys; visiting the craft shops, boutique stores, and art galleries; and experiencing authentic Grenadian cuisine at one of many many cafes and restaurants in St. George’s is an ideal strategy to spend the day.

    Known because the “Spice Isle” for the myriad exotic spices that perfume the island, passengers can walk over to the Market Square, that’s only a block inland from the cruise terminal. Visitors should be enchanted by the scents of nutmeg, ginger, peppers, cinnamon, turmeric, and a number of alternative spices fresh from picking and processing.

    For the active visitor, Grenada offers everything from snorkeling and diving to hiking and more. Snorkel or dive the world’s first Underwater Sculpture Park. Dive a multiplicity of shallow shipwrecks and colorful reefs. Trek into the island’s lush rainforests or visit one in every of Grenada’s extinct volcanoes within the Grand Etang Forest Reserve and Lake. Travel back in time by visiting probably the most island’s active plantation estates or take a guided tour to 1 of the rum distilleries and the Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station.

    For beach lovers, Grenada offers 45 pristine beaches which are bound to fulfill the desire for an afternoon within the sun. Passengers can take a fifteen-minute water taxi ride to the realm famous two-mile-long Grand Anse Beach and revel in various water sports, absorbing rays at the white powder sand or liming at one of several beach bars.

    The Grenada Discovery Train, a little bit trolley inspired by a 1960s steam locomotive, takes visitors on a 35-minute tour in the course of the narrow streets of St. George’s creating a total of 6 stops along the best way. Visitors can get off at historical landmarks comparable to the Roman Catholic Church, Fort George, and others. The train provides passengers with free admission to a couple attractions before the tour ends on the cruise terminal.

    Senator Hon. Brenda Hood, Parliamentary Secretary within the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, and Culture, and Ms. Nicole Moultrie of the Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT), may be representing Grenada in Booth 3206 on the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, March 11-14, 2013.

    Recognized because the “Spice of the Caribbean,” Grenada boasts one of the Caribbean’s most pretty beaches, delectable cuisine and spices, a tropical rainforest, and quite a lot of fun-filled activities corresponding to diving, snorkeling, hiking, fishing, and sailing. Romantic, natural, and authentic, all of nature’s best gifts are available in Grenada.

  • News: IHIF: Hospitality industry gathers at InterContinental Berlin

    Delegates in Berlin had been welcomed to the second one day of the International Hotel Investment Forum on the InterContinental Hotel.

    Patron Sponsor CBRE Hotels has this year been joined by 67 additional sponsors from around the accommodation sector.

    In addition to the nearly 2,000 delegates, 191 speakers are programmed to give in the course of the three day event.

    Top of the agenda for a lot of delegates was the new acquisition of the Principal Hayley Group by private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and the strategic alliance recently formed between Wyndham Hotel Group and Grand City Hotels.

    The latter will see Grand City brand 43 hotels under globally recognised Wyndham Hotel Group brand names.

    On the ground, Marriott International caused perhaps the most important stir of the day, announcing it’ll enter the ecu mid-scale market with its new Moxy Hotels.

    yoo Hotels has also been making waves with the announcement of 2 new brands, while
    Waldorf Astoria was showing off its new Berlin property just down the line.

    In other news, Akkeron has signed a take care of Choice Hotels within the UK, while Meliá have been outlining its improved capital position.

    More information regarding the development at the official website.